"Ottawa is the best city in Canada to play in! Slightly under the radar, you wouldn't guess it, but the Ottawa crowd always really get into the moment, let it all out and have a real blast at our shows."

Give yourselves a pat on the back, Ottawa concert-goers!! This is what Jeff Innes, leader of Yukon Blonde told me this week. He said that he and Dan Mangan were talking recently and they agreed that Ottawa is where it's at, baby !!

If you're looking for something a little closer to home, check out the Arboretum Arts Festival on Saturday, September 15 at the Arts Court and old Ottawa Jail. The line-up includes Sandro Perri and is headlined by the ever-eloquent Cadence Weapon.

I will be giving away a pair of tickets to the festival on today's program! Be ready to tweet or call-in when I give the cue between 5 and 6 pm.